Student Affinity Group Advisor: Empower Diversity in School

Ashland-School-District; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 10,579 - 21,159; Part time

Job summary

Ashland High School in Ashland, OR seeks a QSA Student Affinity Group Advisor for the 2025-26 schedule. The position coordinates and facilitates affinity groups for students, ensuring safe spaces and monthly meeting minimums of 150 minutes.

Strong collaboration with district leadership, SOESD, and equity staff is required. The role entails organizing invitations, maintaining confidential attendance, and managing budgeted materials while reporting progress to site administrators.

Qualifications

• Current employees of the Ashland School District are strongly preferred.
• If no current employee is able to lead an affinity group, a community member can be hired as an employee to fill this role.
• Personally identify with the same affinity as students in the affinity group, or demonstrate a strong allyship for the particular affinity group.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate affinity group meetings that are safe and welcoming spaces for students; ensure meetings meet minimum monthly minutes.
• Attend in-district orientation and regional meetings; collaborate with district and SOESD/Indian Ed specialists when needed.
• Identify student participants, invite members, manage communications, and maintain confidential attendance records.
• Plan activities within budget, arrange purchases/reimbursements, and vet reading materials with administrator oversight.
• Communicate updates and advocacy needs to school administrators and community partners; represent the school professionally.

Job description

Ashland High School in Ashland, OR seeks a QSA Student Affinity Group Advisor for the 2025-26 schedule. The position coordinates and facilitates affinity groups for students, ensuring safe spaces and monthly meeting minimums of 150 minutes.

Strong collaboration with district leadership, SOESD, and equity staff is required. The role entails organizing invitations, maintaining confidential attendance, and managing budgeted materials while reporting progress to site administrators.